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Orion Care
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Residential Care · Allison Park, PA
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Orion Care

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Residential Care · Allison Park, PA
2191 Ferguson Rd, Allison Park, PA 15101 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Orion Care

Age blissfully at Orion Care, a blissful retreat in Allison Park, PA, offering assisted living and memory care. Committed to improving the quality of life of those with cognitive conditions and physical disability, the community provides exceptional care tailored to their unique needs around the clock. Beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations are also provided in a nurturing and welcoming environment, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Promoting an active and vibrant lifestyle, the community conducts a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs that highlight residents’ interests and capabilities. Delicious and well-balanced dining options are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With state-of-the-art amenities and serene courtyards, the community strives to help residents thrive in their golden years.

Facility Direct Line (412) 492-9789
Facility Direct Line (412) 492-9789
Bed community size
25-bed community Rank #549 / 555Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 549th out of 555 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Pennsylvania facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Years in operation
31 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 16 / 100 Rank #559 / 668Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 559th out of 668 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Pennsylvania facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
44%
Rank #471 / 518Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 471st out of 518 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Pennsylvania average, with its Statewide rank out of 518. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%
Occupied beds
11 / 25
Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes 103 beds

License Details

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes
IssuanceJuly 9, 2025
ExpirationJuly 9, 2026 Expires in 2 days
CountyAllegheny
License LevelFULL
License Number455760

Ownership & Operating Entity

Orion Care is legally operated by Orion Care LLC.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Alzheimer's
25 units
Total beds
25 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactMs. Brandi Bankston, Administrator (per BBB, record updated Jun 2026)

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

State Inspection Report (PA)

September 16, 2025
20 Total Daily Staff PA avg: 76.9 Rank #344 / 356 Total Daily Staff — State benchmarked This home is ranked 344th out of 356 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's total daily staff compared to the Pennsylvania average among 356 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
15 Waking Staff
0 Resident Support Staff
10 Residents Served
3 Current Residents

Secured Dementia Care Unit (PA)

Entire Home
25 Capacity
10 Residents Served

Resident Conditions (PA)

Age 60+ 10 (100%)
Mobility Need 10 (100%)
Intellectual Disability 1 (10%)

Amenities & Lifestyle

Private And Semi-Private Bedrooms
Fully Furnished
Handicap-Accessible Bathrooms
Cozy Sitting Areas
Family-Style Dining
Reminiscent Memorabilia
Natural Light
Wooded Acreage
Large Lawn
Secured Courtyard
Walking Path
Back Deck
ActivitiesStructured and spontaneous activities focusing on socialization, reminiscence, therapeutic exercise, relaxation, and common daily tasks

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Inspection History

In Pennsylvania, the Department of Human Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Health (for nursing homes) conduct unannounced inspections to verify adherence to state regulations.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 34 citations 2 complaints 6 inspections 3 waivers
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Pennsylvania state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

At the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #233 / 460 in Pennsylvania Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 233rd out of 460 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Pennsylvania average among 460 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 83 out of 100. Letter grade B. At the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Waivers Info A higher number of waivers may indicate the facility relies on staff who don't fully meet standard credential requirements. A lower number may suggest the facility meets staffing qualification standards without exemptions.

This Facility PA Average vs. PA Avg
  • Waivers are Pennsylvania Department of Health exemptions that let a facility operate outside required staffing ratios or staff credential rules. A higher count can signal that the facility regularly relies on exceptions — for example, fewer nursing hours per resident or staff who don't fully meet qualification standards — which may affect day-to-day care.
    3
    vs 0.9 avg
    ↑ 233% higher than PA avg
Data reflects the most recent 5 years (since 2021).

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Pennsylvania state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. Pennsylvania state average
Overall vs. PA average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Pennsylvania average:
• Inspection citation rate (14% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Pennsylvania average:
• Citations per inspection (at PA avg) 5 Better Metrics better than Pennsylvania average:
• Total citations (46% below)
• Citations per year (46% below)
• Inspections with citations (38% below)
• Total complaints (50% below)
• Complaints per year (50% below)
Latest Inspection August 26, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This Facility PA Average vs. PA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 34 63 This facility has 46% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (34 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 46% better Rank #219 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 219th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 6.8 12.6 This facility has 46% fewer citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (6.8 vs. PA avg 12.6).↓ 46% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 5.7 5.7 This facility has citations per inspection in line with the Pennsylvania average (5.7 vs. PA avg 5.7).— At avg Rank #356 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 356th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This Facility PA Average vs. PA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 6 11 This facility has had 45% fewer total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (6 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 45% fewer
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 5 8 This facility has 38% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (5 vs. PA avg 8).↓ 38% better
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 83% 73% This facility has 10 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (83% vs. PA avg 73%).↑ 10% worse Rank #392 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 392nd out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This Facility PA Average vs. PA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 2 4 This facility has 50% fewer total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (2 vs. PA avg 4).↓ 50% better Rank #184 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 184th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 0.4 0.8 This facility has 50% fewer complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (0.4 vs. PA avg 0.8).↓ 50% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The August 26, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated multiple resident-to-resident abuse incidents and documentation failures, with a fully implemented plan of correction accepted by the state.
  • The January 28, 2025 renewal inspection found 10 deficiencies including expired CO detector batteries, inoperable bathroom door locks, incomplete staff training, and medication record errors.
  • The facility's record shows repeated issues with safety equipment maintenance, staff training, and documentation from 2021 through 2025, with some deficiencies corrected but recurring themes persisting.
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Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: 2-story

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Address 1.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Allison Park's city center to Orion Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Pennsylvania

Orion Care is located in Allison Park, Pennsylvania.
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Community HealthChoices (CHC)

PA Medicaid CHC

Age 65+ or disabled
General Pennsylvania resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
PA

Managed care model; high urban demand (e.g., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Pennsylvania OPTIONS Program

PA OPTIONS

Age 60+
General Pennsylvania resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies by region
Asset Limits $8,000 individual
PA

Cost-sharing required above certain income; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$70/day) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE)

Pennsylvania LIFE (PACE)

Age 55+
General PA resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with LIFE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
PA

16 providers in 25 counties (e.g., Allegheny, Luzerne); LIFE branding unique to PA.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Pennsylvania Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General PA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
PA

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Pennsylvania Family Caregiver Support Program

Age —
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; PA resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; reimbursements up to $600/month if care recipient income < ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
PA

High demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Supplies (~$2,000/year) Caregiver training

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Pennsylvania VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General PA resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
PA

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR)

Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

Age 65+
General PA resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).
Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000/year individual or couple, excludes half of Social Security
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
PA

Rebates up to $1,000; ~600,000 eligible annually.

Benefits
Rebates ($250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Pennsylvania SFMNP

Age 60+
General PA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
PA

Vouchers (~$50/season) via 52 AAAs; serves ~200,000 annually.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Orion Care

Is Orion Care in a walkable area?

Orion Care has a walk score of 16. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Orion Care?

According to PA state health department records, Orion Care's license number is 455760.

When does Orion Care's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, Orion Care's license expires on July 9, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Orion Care?

Orion Care's occupancy is 44%.

Does Orion Care operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Orion Care is registered as a for-profit in PA.

How many beds does Orion Care have?

Orion Care has 25 beds.

Has Orion Care had any recent citations?

Orion Care has had 34 recently reported citations.

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